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DN03 USL

2003 Volkswagen Golf · Diesel · 1896cc

Silver Registered in Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
Year2003
FuelDiesel
Engine1896cc
ColourSilver
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantDiesel pre-2015
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Volkswagen Golf Diesel 1896cc has had 21 MOT tests on record, passing 16 and failing 5 (76% pass rate). It has 147,394 miles on the clock, averaging 7,681 miles per year, around the UK average of 7,400. The 1.9 TDI engine is known for turbocharger vnt actuator.

MOT & Mileage History for DN03 USL

MOT Status
Due date passed
147,394
Last Mileage
Recorded
21
Total Tests
Since 2006
76%
Pass Rate
16 passed, 5 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

5

MOT failures recorded

Out of 21 tests on record
7,681

Average miles/year

Around UK average of 7,400
3

Gaps in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

About average
Latest reading147,394 miles
Reading date
Miles last year3,259
Average per year7,681
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for DN03 USL 22k53k85k116k147k '06'22'15

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Full MOT Test History 21 tests on record

PASS
Mileage147,394 miles
Since last MOT+3,259 miles
PASS
Mileage144,135 miles
Since last MOT+21 miles
FAIL
Mileage144,114 miles
Since last MOT+6,287 miles
PASS
Mileage137,827 miles
Since last MOT+5,724 miles
PASS
Mileage132,103 miles
Since last MOT+4,488 miles
PASS
Mileage127,615 miles
Since last MOT+3,882 miles
PASS
Mileage123,733 miles
Since last MOT+10,861 miles
PASS
Mileage112,872 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage112,872 miles
Since last MOT+12,199 miles
PASS
Mileage100,673 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage100,673 miles
Since last MOT+8,728 miles
FAIL
Mileage91,945 miles
Since last MOT+14,236 miles
PASS
Mileage77,709 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage77,709 miles
Since last MOT+9,938 miles
PASS
Mileage67,771 miles
Since last MOT+10,679 miles
PASS
Mileage57,092 miles
Since last MOT+4,010 miles
PASS
Mileage53,082 miles
Since last MOT+7,902 miles
PASS
Mileage45,180 miles
Since last MOT+8,206 miles
PASS
Mileage36,974 miles
Since last MOT+7,707 miles
PASS
Mileage29,267 miles
Since last MOT+7,169 miles
PASS
Mileage22,098 miles

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Turbocharger VNT actuator (vacuum-operated, part-specific to PD turbos like K03/K04 variants)

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 USL
MakeVolkswagen
ModelGolf
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1896cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeDN — Shrewsbury, Deeside to Shrewsbury
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About DN03 USL

What car is DN03 USL?

DN03 USL is a silver Volkswagen Golf, diesel (1896cc). First registered in Shrewsbury in 2003.

What is the mileage of DN03 USL?

The last recorded mileage for DN03 USL was 147,394 miles, recorded on 18 Nov 2022 during its most recent MOT test.

Has DN03 USL passed its MOT?

DN03 USL has had 21 MOT tests with a 76% pass rate (16 passes, 5 failures). It last passed on 18 Nov 2022.

Is DN03 USL ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, DN03 USL is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a diesel vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 6 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is DN03 USL?

DN03 USL is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.